Defendent Testifies Tuesday In Own Behalf
In Lubbock on July 4, Allison testified that he shot to defend his life and Ross. Milt Good, the defendant, took the stand for over two hours amid a grueling cross examination, detailing travel with Ross and events leading to the fatal confrontation. The defense cases aim to present self defense and threaten to rest by tomorrow afternoon as the jury deliberation looms.
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Lubbock
Allison
Ross
Milt Good
Good
Roberson
Bledshoe
Dayton Moses
Smith and Wesson
W. H. Birdwell
Co. F. Johnson
Larbhock
Portales
N. M
Amarillo
Klett
Court of Civil Appeals
Brownfield-Seagraves
Dora Burks
Mullican
Seagraves
Seagraves In Order To See About Buying Some Yearlings For Mr. Jackson
New Mexico
Clade Kyle
Tom
Seminole
Lamesa
Lockhart
Dempsey Gibbons Title Bout Gate Receipts Reported
The approximate total of gate receipts for the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight title bout today was 201,485 dollars. Revenue official Charles Rasmussen, a Montana collector of internal revenue, released the figures this evening in Shelby.
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Associated Press
Shelby
Charles Rasmussen
Montana
Dedication of Woodmen War Memorial Hospital at San Antonio
On July 4 in San Antonio the Woodmen of the World dedicated its war memorial hospital during the society’s annual convention. About 10,000 delegates attended a parade and a monster barbecue served 50,000 pounds of roast beef from 600 Texas steers. Senator Morris Sheppard gave the keynote tribute to fallen Woodmen.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
World War Memorial Hospital
United States
Texas
Morris Sheppard
One Killed in Grandstand Crash at Liberty Park
July Fourth tragedy in Salt Lake City as a temporary grandstand collapsed during a Liberty Park celebration. One child, Ruby Soderbury, nine, died from a broken neck. Forty three people were injured, many severely, with broken bones and abrasions reported among the victims.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Liberty Park
Ruby Soderbury
Coleman Fire Rages Through City Center
A Coleman blaze in the heart of the business district burned since shortly before noon, with damage tally at 75000 by 12 30 and containment hoped to confine the flames to a single block as firefighters made headway.
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Coleman
Press
Fort Worth
Austria Sees Sharp Drop in Wine Consumption
Vienna reports wine growers and sellers alarmed by a notable decline in wine consumption. High prices from producers and innkeepers, plus unemployment and part time work, push consumers toward water. Local Parliament receives numerous relief proposals as the industry faces hardship.
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Vienna
Austria
Gibbons Eyes Rematch With Dempsey After Tough Draw
Shelby Mont July 4 Tom Gibbons defeated after fifteen rounds by referee decision. Gibbons and manager Eddie Kane hailed crowd support and voiced desire for a return bout with Dempsey. He analyzed the bout noting stamina fatigue and adjustments for a future fight. He cited taking hard lefts and some low blows as factors in the loss.
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Associated Press
Shelby
Mont
Tom Gibbons
Eddie Kane
Dempsey
Gibbons
Hemphill County Fair Officials Are Selected
Special to The News Canadian July 4 Hemphill County Fair officials for 1923 named by the Chamber of Commerce and preparations begin. R. T. Alexander president Fred A. Hobart vice president M. A. Smith second vice president Coleman Jackson secretary P. E. McMeans superintendent. Department heads and committees to be announced. Fair set for September 21 22 and will run three days.
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Hemphill County
Chamber of Commercce
R. T. Alexander
Fred A. Hobart
M. A. Smith
Coleman Jackson Searce
P. E. McMeans
Egypt seeks loan to annex Cairo Museum for Tutankhamun finds
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance was asked for a credit of about $176,000 to build an annex to the Cairo Museum. The addition aims to display objects from King Tutankhamun's tomb, though the exhibition may be delayed until after completing the annex due to careful handling requirements.
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Associated Press
Ygatro
Egyptian Ministry of Finance
Cial
Cairo Museum
King Tutankhamun
Four killed as Santa Fe train wrecks near Domingo New Mexico
United Press reports four were killed and 26 injured when Santa Fe passenger train No 9 derailed after plunging down an embankment three miles west of Domingo N M forty miles east of Albuquerque on a sharp curve the wreck leveled seven of twelve coaches and two engines. Names of the dead include C Roberts W H Crews KE Hall and Joe Blevins. Several injured were taken to Albuquerque with others remaining in hospitals. A defective flange is cited as a possible cause and wrecking crews cleared the scene.
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United Press
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Domingo
W. H. Crews
KE. Hall
Joe Blevins
Roberts
Blevins
Hall
Lee Paul
Howard Matson
Pueblo
Eastman
Las Vegas
Tendler Freedman Bout Called Off in Michigan City
Financial troubles tied to gate receipts halted the Lew Tendler Sailor Freedman fight in Michigan City Ind Rain caused a slippery ring and Tendler insisted on a shorter showing despite a pre event crowd of 15 000. Freedman manager Dick Curley said the guarantee of 15000 was met after initial shortfalls.
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Associated Press
Michigan City
Ind
Dempsey-Gibbons
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Sailor Freedman
Chicago
Tendler
Dick Curley
Freedman
Dempsey lauds Gibbons after hard fight in Shelby
Jack Dempsey returns to Great Falls training camp after a split decision loss to Sam Gibbons in Shelby. He says he could have knocked out Gibbons, calls him a great fighter, and credits Gibbons with a strong performance that proves he is no ordinary heavyweight.
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Associated Prose
Shelby
Jack Dempsey
Great Falls
Gibbons
St. Paul
Dempsey
Bau
Gibbona
Flo
Eddie Hearne Wins National Race in Kansas City Event
Eddie Hearne of Los Angeles won the 250 mile national championship at Speedway Kansas City with an average speed of 105.76 mph in 2 hours 21 minutes 21.15 seconds, earning 9000 dollars. Earl Cooper finished second in 2.27.33.85, eight laps behind, Harlan Fengler third, Dave Lewis fourth, seven of twelve starters failed to finish.
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Harry Hartz
Hartz
Jimmy Murphy
Murphy
Ralph de Palma
Hearne
Karl Cooper
Dave Lewis Hearne
Jimmy Urp
Wool Shipment From Floydada Drops Significantly
Floydada reports the Wool Growers Association sent 10 000 pounds of wool to the warehouse in Houston. The clip is praised for quality and quantity, a marked decline from over 40 000 pounds two years ago. Prices have been strong, yielding good net profits for sheep owners this season.
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Floydada
Wool Growers’ Association
Houston
Torrance County Faces School Funding Crisis
Special to The News reports Torrance County must raise its taxable value to fund schools next year. The county’s valuation is about 10 million dollars, with an 18 mill levy yielding insufficient funds beyond seven months, prompting a hearing before the state tax commission.
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Santa FE
N. M
Torrance
State Tax Commission
Tommy Gibbons Clings to Moral Victory Over Dempsey
In Shelby Montana July 4 1930 Tommy Gibbons of St Paul lasts the full fifteen rounds against Jack Dempsey the champion though losing by decision in front of about 25000 fans. Gibbons avoids knockout and earns praise for staying on his feet throughout the bout.
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Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Associated Press
Mont
Sporting
St. Paul
Dempsey
Jimmy Dougherty
Philadelphia
Gibbons
Tommy
Dougherty
Kearns
Jack
Harding Speaks at Portland on Fourth of July
President Harding addressed Independence Day crowds in Portland Oregon urging Americanization and national unity. He called for deporting or imprisoning those who defy laws and welcomed immigration limits. The parade featured British Curlew sailors and Marines alongside U S forces in a joint display with Cabinet members Hoover and Brown present.
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Harding
Washington
Alaska
Hoover
Walter F. Brown
Portland
Curlew
United States Navy
Army
Tularosa Oil Plans Deeper Test Hole Near Alamogordo
The Southwestern Tularosa Basin Oil Company will drill 1000 feet deeper in the Alamogordo region, raising depth from about 3500 to 4500 feet. The drill has cut 400 feet of lime with oral oil shows. finances are secured to pursue a producer.
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Tularosa Oil Company
Alamogordo
N. M
Tularosga Basin
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Derpsey
Challenger
Hemphill County Fair
Egypt
C. ©. Roberts
Tendler-Freedman
Eddie Hearne
Association
Torrance County
Ore
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